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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.65, 249.47 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.65, 249.47 and 118.55 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.65 : 249.47 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.65/249.47 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.65x = 249.47 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.65x = 29,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,572.83/180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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